League Men to Fight for the National Game Reform
A historic piece discusses attempts by Henry Vo Treas and allies to promote a new baseball reserve rule and a break from the National League. Key figures include James Thorner, H. H. Hembrgon, Tim Murnane, and players from St Louis, Cincinnati, and Boston as they resist the Union Association plan amid club moves and leadership changes.
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Spalding
New York
Java
Henry Vo Treas
St. Limis
Rilea
Ivens
Asia
Tnion Association
Jintus Thorner
Cincinnati
H. H. Hembrgon
Tim Murnane
Hoston
Régins Pentilly
Cineintant
Altoona i
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Wash
Loca
Relis
Jolie Cheyander Honeage
Panier Cmt
Wwever
Ag m Rile
Getted
Tevwreluli
Prouk Hin Lesuner
Tihs Mullane
St. Louis Association
Jaws
Dore
Ameri Asquamtinna
George Wavetitsat
Oratar" Shaffer
Bette Ehimenteet Leen
Cotes
Esther Tay
Ciedssmatt
Ketul Ou
Parlias Funk
Gautalp
Seihe Roetiling
Alton Club
Muse Hielo
Kaknans City
Tugkita Spines
Eyelonea
Dhiniledobtn
Emeed
Whill Fai
Beso
Cun
St. Loaik
Bulemnyueithy Mdeitters
Natwotut Laague
Calle Q
Ar. Mills
Ben
Spalding Aims to Shield League as Labor Clash Looms
The article reports on A. Spalding warning that if a fight with players erupts he would retire from baseball management. It notes his trust network, plans to tour Western cities, and efforts to enlist Association players. Philadelphia and Omaha officials weigh legal aspects of the Brotherhood contract and season rights for 1890.
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Treahlent A. Gh
Byallig
Chicago
Eusdreen
Chieuge
Gerard
Witchmond Estate
Leos Tpies
Fogeith
Apont Clark
Mre
Dehnsud
Mr. Ypmiding
Devlin, Craver
Byd Fall
Ue Louisvilles
Capitalista
Aney
Bua
Boston
Chicuzu
Philadelphia
Bud Fitielurgh
Iru
Owl
Spauhling
A. Spalding
Associace
Rogers
Brotherhood
Omaha Bane-Hall Association
Horrible collision kills five and injures many
A Rock Island Railway wreck near Anchora Junction Chicago trestle causes five deaths and numerous serious injuries. Engineer Seth Twombly’s freight collides with a passenger train after the junction, trapping passengers in scorched cars and prompting a large rescue effort. Several listed dead and wounded include Washington Heights residents and Auburn Junction names.
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Chicago Telegram
Seth Twombley
Rock Island Railway
Anchora Junction
Chisago
Junction
Twombley
Box
A. K. Steele
Washington
Emty- Boreath Street
Washington Heights
Morgan Park
Aod
Kora
Ons
Drakes
Kelly
Johnstown Death List in New Directory Published
The Johnstown directory, published by C. B. Clarke of Altoona, prints a 4,400 death tally from the flood era, with a special record of those lost. The edition was completed before the disaster’s full aftermath could be verified, but the proof lists remain the basis for the figures.
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Johnstown
C. B. Clarke
Altoona
The Czar in Danger Plotter’s Explosive At Peterhof
London says a dynamite blast at Peterhof station damaged the building and killed a signalman before the czar’s departure for Copenhagen. The incident is seen as an abortive attempt to strike as the monarch passed. Washington reports Chiago men seek canal profile data to assess Sag lake and Des Plaines routes to Lemont and Joliet Marseilles. Gen Casey considers official request for boundary setting. Otto A Johnson named naval cadet for Ninth Wisconsin district. Passengers form in season for train to Chesapeake and Ohio. Other items note Omoh bases pall to rect.
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London Dispatch
Oh, Petersburg
Copenhagen
Feterhof
Washington
Don
Otto A. Johnson
Dineniet
Chesepeake
Ohio
Entirely helpless to Health A Ford claim
Mia 8 A Ford writes of long rheumatism confinement to bed and extreme swelling. After using Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup she reports two battles cured and now considers herself well. Druggists may order or we will mail on receipt of $1 per bottle or $4.5 for four bottles. Tugumatic Syrup Co Jackson Mich
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Mia
A. Ford
Ford
Orunna
Sho
Hibbard
Tugumatic Syrup Co
Jackson, Mich
Stranger at Niagara Falls Ends Troubled Scene
In a Niagara Falls setting, a man named Smith and a presumed wife sat on the cataract parapet as onlookers listened to Smith sing Rock of Ages. A woman intervened, snatched his hat with an umbrella, and led him away, after which the other woman withdrew saying she felt indisposed and would retire.
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Markely
Button
Atniros
Walla
James Williams
Cincinnati
Philadelphia Press
Niagara Falls
Smith
Retiah
Fortitude Promoted Against Rheumatism by Patent Cure
An aged advertisement extols Stomach Bitters as a preventive and remedy for rheumatism by purifying the blood and expelling disease agents. It claims to ease pain, fever, and inflammation, while also treating bladder, kidney issues, constipation, and hiccups, with broad tonic effects on nerves and overall vitality.
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Hostetter
Fragmented Local Ad and Dialect Snippet
A garbled page fragment presents a dialect dialogue about travel to America and a Monts Island plan. It includes an ad for Hibbard's Rheumatic and Liver Pills claiming medical benefits and a stray mock documentary line. The text mocks posters and suggests old fashioned Dob bins' Electric Soap.
Overhaul of City Ordinances Provokes Ridicule
A city seeks to salvage its laws with an expert overhaul. Some passages appear ridiculous or ambiguous such as requiring merchants to show animal ears to market clerks and destroying ballot boxes after thirty days. Officials complain about impractical duties and unclear directives.
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Esmneil
No Cure No Pay Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
Severe test of a doctor's claim with payment contingent on cure. It touts hundreds of cures for blood and lung diseases, claims a positive guarantee, and promises refunds if not beneficial. Ads assert remedies for biliousness, impure blood, skin issues, scrofulous sores, and consumption. Also mentions Dr Sages Kennedy nasal remedy priced at 50 cents.
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Hisueta
Ater
Pieres
Touch a Soft Spot Tramp Dialog in Rural Poverty Tale
Two tramps debate robbing a minister’s house while churchgoers are away. One argues for mercy and sentimentality about Sunday school memories, the other shows cautious resolve to stay watch outside and signal if danger nears. The tension reveals guilt, social strain, and moral conflict.
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Tom
Bill
Food for Consumptives Emulsion Ad Sparks Debate at Club
An ad praises Beott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites as a marvelous healer for throat and lung irritation. The piece leans into a humorous art club scene with dialogue about a new member, a prospective chairman, and jokes about “Hanging Committee” in Coyote Gulch. A portfolio offer from Musars, Scott & Towne promotes a water color set and mail order, with a New York address for Beck & Bowne.
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Beott
Dawpie
Bangle
Ariyous
Arizona
Coyote Gulch
Boort
Lasti
Montion
Beck & Bowne
Booth Firth
Avenua
New York
Fresh Start Advice Offer From B F Johnson Co Richmond Va
A partial ad copy urges readers to write to B F Johnson & Co in Richmond Virginia for guidance on beginning anew in the race of life and financial success. It promises tips to improve equipment and boost chances at big prizes.
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Aod
B. F. Johnson & Co
Richmond
Dealrana
Counterfeiters and a Peculiar Money Scheme
A fragment from the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph discusses counterfeiters and new money ideas. It mentions a mail offer for a gravure panel photo titled Kissing at Raven Seventeen and Seventy and references J F Smith & Co of St Louis as makers of an alleged anti Ulle remedy. Cases are described as often lost in court.
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Raven
Makera of Theereat
J. F. Smith & Co
St. Louis
Missouri
Orlane Pwayune
Tansill
Olgar
Unknown condition description from archaic text
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a generic illness arising from biliousness and dyspepsia and imply both sexes are affected, but the readable portion is limited and lacks clear events or names.
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